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Hello Afif. Probably because the Aussies felt it was the most prudent way to go over the next couple of decades. You have to crawl before you can walk, and walk before you can run, and run before you can fly. When all is said and done, it should be the best way for Australia considering it will...

A lot of "hoops" (and headaches) to go through over the next years and decades to come for all concerned, before Australia can become an SSN nation. My only hope is that Canada can at some point be a part of this alliance and have it called "AUCANUKUS" as well. But yes, the SSN-AUKUS needs to...

Yes, Nilgiri, totally agree. The Aussies submariner strength is going to be severly "stretched" in the near to long term with the SSN fleet. I fear that Australia has bitten off more than they can chew! A lot of challenges coming up for them!

I certainly don't agree with Australia buying Virginia class SSNs outright from the US. The US would quickly have to "ramp-up" their SSN build for this to happen and I don't believe they can do that at this time. Having at least two different types of operational SSN boats may be fine for the...

Thanks for that Chocopie. I have a very thick skin, however there may be members that do not. This is a great forum for all members to discuss relivant issues intelligently by not attempting to "ruffle any feathers" in the process. Apology accepted..... I think?;)

Chocopie: If you cannot discuss your views with reason and calmness with no "expletives", I suggest you that you don't comment at all. Your hypothisis holds no creedence for any Canadians and IMO are insulting to all!(n)

I cannot see the US re-deploying Tactical NUCS on ROC soil in the for-see-able future unless tensions get to the point where the US had no other options. However the US does have Tactical NUCS "nearby" and at the ready. No, if South Korea is really serious abot deploying a Nuclear capability...

Hello crixus. You can bet your bottom loonie that the price of these 5th generation jets will climb and climb. Some have said to well over $70 Billion dollars.Then what will happen if the Trudeau government raises your taxes to pay for this mess. This could have been painless if Justin had just...

Hello Nilgiri. It's actually about 16 years since the Conservative government first decided to acquire the F 35 to replace the CF 18s. Then when Trudeau took power he cancelled the program saying they were too expensive 7 years ago and now he has flip-floped again. We could have had the first...

Hello everyone. Here are a couple of recent videos of the launching and drydocking of HMS Glasgow City class Type 26 frigate for your enjoyment. Cheers...

There is no need to change the designation of the Anadolu. She is and always will be an LHD class carrier that can carry drones along with helos or F/W A/C, period!

Thanks for that Calculus.

Hello Isa Khan: Here is the latest LM CSC Type 26 graphic design look so far. As you can see the "Frigate" is a bit longer and heavier as well. Cheers!

Hi again CynicOpt. The 1 in 3 Watch system (Red, White, Blue-called the Third Degree of Readiness) is simple no matter how many people you have on board ships (either 200 or 1800 or 2000-6000)-Day Sift/Night Shift it doesn't matter. For example say Red watch (600) comes on at 08:00 (Red & White...

Helo CynicOpt again. Department Heads on Canadian Naval Ships anyway are normally the rank of LCDR and don't "normally" stand watches but some do, such as the Executive Officer in a Port/Stbd watch rotation with the Commanding Officer on the bridge and Combat Officer/Ops Room Officer in the Ops...

Hello CynicOpt. As a retired RCN member I will try to explain the Canadian watch system which I believe mirrors the British model. Normally when a Canadian naval ship puts to sea, the entire crew including all officers from the Captain on down sail in what is called the 2nd Degree of...

I see. Some interesting thoughts. Enough said.

Being a "Comedian" at one time does not make President Zolynsky a Nazi as you seem to be implying. Being a magalomatic, power hungry, un-hinged "person" however is something quite different. Kind of remiinds me of a certain "ex-U.S. president" though, eh?. The West is committed though to...

Hello Jagdflieger. You "obviously" have a deep appreciation/love for what Putin and his 'thugs" are doing in Ukraine. But what you and your "Pal" have failed to see is the complete resolve of the Ukrainian people who are vigorously defending their home and country. It is that resolve that will...

Hello UkroTurk. Yes perhaps a bit long but it illustrates where Ukraine & Russia are at right now. I encourage you to take a few miniutes and give it a good read. In my opinion, I believe you may be a bit too optimistic with respect to Ukraine already winning the war. They will have their "ups...